And I Love You So

by Don McLean
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Lyrics

(C)And you love me, (Dm)too;

your thoughts are just for (C)me.

You set my spir it (Dm7)free;

I tell them I don’t (G7)know.

I guess they un der (Dm)stand

how lone ly life has (C)been,

but life be gan a (Dm7)gain,

the day you took my (C)hand.

And yes,

I know

how (Dm7)lone ly life can be,

the shad ows fol low (G7)me

(G)and the (C)night won’t set me (F)free.

(C)But (Am)I

don’t let

the (Dm7)eve ning

get me down,

now that you’re a (G7)round

(C)me.

(C)And I love you (Dm)so,

the peo ple ask me (C)how,

You how I’ve lived till (Dm7)now;

I’m hap py that you (G7)do.

The book of life is (Dm)brief,

and once a page is (C)read,

but all but love is (Dm7)dead,

the that is my be (C)lief.

And yes,

I know

how (Dm7)(love less) life can be,

the shad ows fol low (G7)me

(G)and the (C)night won’t set me (F)free.

(C)But (Am)I

don’t let

the (Dm7)eve ning

(bring) me down,

now that you’re a (G7)round

(C)me.

(C)me.

I tell them

I don’t (C)know.

And I Love You So — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "And I Love You So" by Don McLean: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “And I Love You So”

What key is "And I Love You So" by Don McLean played in?
And I Love You So is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "And I Love You So"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "And I Love You So" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "And I Love You So"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "And I Love You So"?
"And I Love You So" was originally performed by Don McLean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "And I Love You So"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, F, Fm, G7.
What other songs by Don McLean can I play here?
Try "AMERICAN PIE", "CROSSROADS", "EMPTY CHAIRS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "And I Love You So" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "And I Love You So" by Don McLean. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "And I Love You So" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "And I Love You So" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.